Diary of a Cat Mom

By Dagmar Gatell — Host of Diary of a Cat Mom

A gentle daily podcast sharing the real, tender, and heartwarming moments of life as a devoted cat mom. Diary of a Cat Mom offers short, comforting reflections on everyday cat life — from care routines and behavior to quiet emotional moments only cat lovers understand. Created for cat moms and cat dads who love their cats like family, this podcast is a calm companion for connection, reassurance, and shared experience.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 9 - Letting Go of Expectations, One Cat at a Time 🐾🐈

    Some lessons don’t arrive loudly.  They show up slowly, in the way cats flinch, wait, or come closer when we stop asking so much of them. In this episode, I reflect on letting go of expectations — with community cats and with the ones who share my home — and how planning, patience, and calm have changed the way we care for each other. In This Episode Moving at the pace of trust When love feels calmer without urgency Learning to wait for the right moment About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    5 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Ep. 8 - When Leaving My Cats Felt Heavy — Separation Anxiety & Love 🐱💛

    Loving cats deeply can sometimes make leaving the house feel heavier than we expect.  In this episode, I share my own experience with separation anxiety—how missing my cats slowly turned into guilt, and how I learned to leave with more peace and balance. A quiet reflection on love, connection, and allowing yourself a life beyond your front door. In This Episode Living with separation anxiety as a cat mom When love starts to feel heavy Learning to leave without guilt About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    5 min
  3. 6D AGO

    Ep. 7 - Becoming a New Cat Mom, One Choice at a Time 🐱💛

    Becoming a new cat mom doesn’t always start with confidence.  Sometimes it starts with good intentions, a rescue moment, and a lot of questions. In this episode, I share how I became a cat mom, the overwhelm I didn’t expect, and how learning—slowly—helped me move from reacting to responding. A gentle reflection for anyone at the very beginning. In This Episode Becoming a cat mom for the first time The overwhelm of responsibility Learning to act calmly instead of reacting About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian. About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    6 min
  4. JAN 2

    Ep. 6 - Anxious Attachment Style — How My Cats Taught Me a Healthier Way to Love 🐱🤍

    I’ve lived with an anxious attachment style for most of my life.  In this episode, I share how caring for cats slowly helped me regulate my nervous system and learn a healthier way of staying close—without clinging or fear. It’s a quiet reflection on love, space, and learning to feel safe even when closeness comes and goes. In This Episode Living with anxious attachment How cats respond to our nervous system Learning healthy closeness without holding on. About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    6 min
  5. Ep. 5 - The Cats Who Find Us, and the Stories We Tell Because of Them 🐾📖

    JAN 1

    Ep. 5 - The Cats Who Find Us, and the Stories We Tell Because of Them 🐾📖

    This episode feels like sitting together late at night, cats moving through the house.  I’m joined by cozy mystery author Camey Carson, and we talk about the cats who shaped her life and her stories.  Rescues, ferals, alley cats, and the quiet way animals change us. In This Episode A lifelong love of cats Cozy mysteries and gentle storytelling Why animals belong in the stories we turn to for comfort Camey Carson is a cozy mystery author whose stories are filled with cats, small-town charm, and a softer kind of suspense. Her writing is inspired by a lifetime of living alongside animals and believing in stories that comfort as much as they intrigue. Learn more about Camey and her books at  cameycarson.com About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    24 min
  6. 12/31/2025

    Ep. 4 - When Loving My Cats Turned Me Into a Helicopter Mom 🤍🐱

    Sometimes love looks like control.  And sometimes it looks like learning when to let go. In this episode, I share my journey of realizing I was a helicopter cat mom—especially while caring for community cats.  It’s a quiet reflection on worry, responsibility, and finding peace while still doing our best. In This Episode Learning where care ends and control begins Finding calm while loving cats deeply About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    4 min
  7. 12/28/2025

    Ep. 1 — Welcome to Diary of a Cat Mom 🐾💛

    This is a quiet podcast for cat lovers who notice the small things—the routines, the worries, the moments that stay long after the day ends. Each Diary of a Cat Mom episode is a gentle reflection from real life with cats, shared slowly and honestly. In This Episode A soft introduction. What this space is meant to hold. Why presence matters more than perfection. About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. About the Diary of a Cat Mom Host: Dagmar Gatell is the creator and host of Diary of a Cat Mom, sharing real-life experiences, care insights, and emotional moments from life with cats. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling and reflection podcast. I share my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences as a cat mom, all based on life with my cats. This podcast is created for connection, comfort, and companionship. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every cat is unique, and if you have concerns about your cat’s health or wellbeing, please reach out to your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember: You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time. Full Disclaimer Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast. Everything shared is based on my own life and experiences with my cats. This content is not veterinary advice. For any health concerns, please contact your veterinarian.

    1 min

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A gentle daily podcast sharing the real, tender, and heartwarming moments of life as a devoted cat mom. Diary of a Cat Mom offers short, comforting reflections on everyday cat life — from care routines and behavior to quiet emotional moments only cat lovers understand. Created for cat moms and cat dads who love their cats like family, this podcast is a calm companion for connection, reassurance, and shared experience.